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John Wren on his vision for a bigger, better Omnicom
The chief executive tells Campaign why the IPG acquisition makes sense, what the impact will be and what will determine success.
John Wren: ‘Calculated risk makes you stronger’
Ahead of Cannes Lions, the chief executives of the 'big six' holding companies and senior leaders give their views on a range of topics relating to creativity and business. Today, it’s the turn of Omnicom’s John Wren.
Omnicom CEO John Wren dismisses speculation about Omnicom-IPG deal leading to client attrition
Wren was speaking at the Q1 earnings call and expects to close the IPG acquisition in H2 2025.
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Omnicom-IPG merger gains support, Krakowsky’s $48.6 million ‘golden’ pay raises ‘concern’
Two leading proxy advisory groups recommended shareholders vote in favour of acquisition.
APAC headcount drops 4.8% as IPG’s global workforce shrinks by 4,100 in 2024
CEO promises “thoughtful decision-making” as it plans more cuts.
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Omnicom and IPG chiefs visit UK to sell merger to staff and pitch consultants
The two groups will continue to operate independently and compete in pitches for the time being, as the M&A deal could take a year to complete.
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